Chinese perspectives on space sustainable development goals 5 May,2017. Montreal Chinese perspectives on space sustainable development goals Prof.Li Shouping

content Peaceful use is the basis for the sustainable development of outer space 1 Safe use is the core for the sustainable development of outer space 2 Rule of law in outer space is the guarantee for the sustainable development of outer space 3 conclusion 4

“sustainable development” ----Our Common Future of the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987 “sustainable development of outer space” ----Mr. Brachet, 2006 “Sustainable development of outer space” should be defined as “humans conducting space activities should meet both the needs of the present space-faring countries and the needs of other countries to conduct space activities in the future; a state should be free to explore and use outer space, and should not impede the free exploration and use of outer space by other states

Not limited to It shall include 1. Peaceful use is the basis for the sustainable development of outer space not to place in orbit around the Earth any objects carrying nuclear weapons or any other kinds of weapons of mass destruction, install such weapons on celestial bodies, or station such weapons in outer space in any other manner ---art.4 of OST Not limited to space activities of a state should not pose a threat to the defense security of other states states should not place, deploy and test any weapons in outer space, threat or use force against space objects. It shall include strengthening TCBM is important to increase mutual trust and reduce the risk of misunderstanding and miscalculation

comprehensive concept of outer space security Chinese perspectives comprehensive concept of outer space security The threats of both outer space environment deterioration and the increasing trends of outer space weaponization should be realized equally balanced concept of outer space security The old route of “develop first, disarm later” should be discarded. States should start negotiation for new international legal documents concerning the prevention of weaponization of and arms race in outer space as soon as possible common concept of outer space security states should abandon the idea of absolute security, cooperate with each other to create a peaceful and safe space environment, and share the benefits originating from peaceful use of outer space.

Military use of outer space 2. Safe use is the core for the sustainable development of outer space The core issue for the sustainable development of outer space is to achieve defense security, the safety of space activities and space assets. Mitigation and active removal Space debris Military use of outer space Peaceful use of outer space

PRC Space Industry Standards——Space Debris Mitigation Requirements Chinese perspectives PRC Space Industry Standards——Space Debris Mitigation Requirements ------ April 2005 Interim Measures for the Administration of Space Debris Mitigation and Prevention ------ 2009 The Ao’long 1 space debris active removal vehicle was launched by China in June 2016. This also demonstrated that the Chinese government holds a supportive attitude for active space debris removal.

3. Rule of law in outer space is the guarantee for the sustainable development of outer space (1) states should conduct their activities consistently with the UN Charter and relevant outer space treaties. (2) the existing system of outer space law and rules should be constantly improved and kept up with the times. (3) the “soft law” concerning outer space should be developed steadily, and play an effective role in realizing the rule of law in outer space.

4. conclusion To achieve the objective of space sustainable development, international society should not only take measures to prevent the weaponization of and arms race in outer space, strengthen the transparency and confidence-building in outer space activities, but also make efforts to promote space debris mitigation and active removal. Meanwhile, strengthening the legislation on space security, free exploration and use of outer space, are essential for realizing the sustainable development of outer space.

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